European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

SHWETA PRADARA: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT

Dr. Piyush M. Purohit*, Dr. Pankaj Sharma

ABSTRACT

Shweta Pradara is one of the most frequently encountered gynecological and upsetting conditions affecting
women worldwide. Almost every woman will have at least one instance of experiencing vaginal discharge
throughout her lifetime. Vaginal discharge can be physiological under specific conditions; however excessive, foul
smelling or associated with other symptoms, it can become pathological and therefore create disturbance to a
woman's physical, social and/or psychological health and well being. Shweta Pradara possesses symptoms such
as; weakness, back pain, itching around vaginal region. The management of Shweta Pradara in Ayurveda depends
on how Kapha Dosha predominates along with its associated Vata involvement, and as a result the starting line of
treatment is Agnideepana and Amapachana so as to treat Mandagni and thereby prevent Ama formation. Then a
therapeutic approach should follow that will consist of treating Kapha and Kleda so as to reduce the excessive
discharge, using Kashaya and Tikta type of drugs. The local treatment using a decoction for cleaning, healing and
continuing to maintain the health of the vagina will be Yoniprakshalana using decoctions either Triphala or
Panchavalkala. Pathya-Apathya must be practiced to effectively manage Shweta Pradara by following a light,
non-residue producing diet; avoiding heavy and Abhishyandi types of food; managing stress and maintaining
personal hygiene.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prasuti- Streerog, Shweta Pradara, Yoniprakshalana, Gynecological.